Top German Tutors serving San Rafael
Helene: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Panta: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and I hope to be...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Jacob: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Andrew: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic,...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Ilana: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Jamison: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the number one trait is patience. I never rush a student and treat them with the...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
ACT Math: 33
Danielle: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...the refugees to improve their written and oral language skills. This opportunity exposed me to the exciting and rewarding world of tutoring and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and...
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Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Sophia: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...I study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Philipp: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S. and Columbia.... Patience is key. On...
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Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Meghan: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
David: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Alexander: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Abhijith: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...and will begin residency in Neurosurgery this coming July. Throughout my extensive educational career, I was fortunate to be guided by numerous mentors that played a key role every in every aspect of my journey thus far. For this reason, I have been tutoring since before I graduated high school and will continue to do so. I want to pass on the knowledge and skills instilled in me to future students. I can tutor in...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Zachary: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence, and persuasiveness. I love my job at...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Adesuwa: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to our learning goals. You...
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Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Sarah: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...of my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Monica: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
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Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law
Jackie: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...of Arizona with my BA in Linguistics. My minors are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I was born in Germany, and speak fluent German. I have always had a love and interest for languages, and my goal is to encourage students to also embrace foreign languages, and hopefully ignite a spark for second-language learning all kinds of different people. Learning a second, third, or even fourth language can be an extremely fun and rewarding process, and...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Linguistics
Katherine: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Baccalaureate in Classical Studies program. Since then, I have studied intensive German at the Goethe Institute in Berlin, and received my MSc in Palaeopathology from Durham University in the UK. In addition to this, I am a certified TEFL instructor. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am the most passionate about reading, writing and history. I am also very passionate about Latin and other languages. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner,...
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Bates College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical and Medieval Studies
Durham University - Master of Science, Palaeopathology
Alexandra: San Rafael German tutor
Certified German Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...in fashion marketing at Parsons The New School for Design, where my coursework covered everything from business branding to marketing management. While completing my secondary degree, I worked for companies such as Rebecca Minkoff and Milk Studios. Today, I work in advertising for a luxury jewelry and watch brand, but the study of English and foreign languages remains close to my heart. Apart from my work in fashion and advertising, I am a runner, a...
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Chapman University - Bachelor in Arts, English
The New School - Associates, Fashion Marketing
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